Notice of Proposed Rule

WATER MANAGEMENT DISTRICTS
Suwannee River Water Management District
RULE NO: RULE TITLE
40B-400.091: Publications and Agreements Incorporated by Reference
PURPOSE AND EFFECT: The purpose of the rule development is to update this section of Chapter 40B-400, Florida Administrative Code, to adopt the most current version of the item incorporated by reference. The effect of the proposed rule amendments will incorporate by reference a revised Operating Agreement between the Suwannee River Water Management District and Florida Department of Environmental Protection regarding regulatory responsibilities under Part IV, Chapter 373, F.S.
SUMMARY: These proposed amendments will address items incorporated by reference and will update all relevant terminology.
SUMMARY OF STATEMENT OF ESTIMATED REGULATORY COSTS: No Statement of Estimated Regulatory Cost was prepared.
Any person who wishes to provide information regarding a statement of estimated regulatory costs, or provide a proposal for a lower cost regulatory alternative must do so in writing within 21 days of this notice.
SPECIFIC AUTHORITY: 373.044, 373.046, 373.113, 373.118, 373.171, 373.415, 373.421, 373.461 FS.
LAW IMPLEMENTED: 120.60, 373.046, 373.118, 373.413, 373.4135, 373.415, 373.416, 373.421, 373.426, 373.461 FS.
IF REQUESTED WITHIN 21 DAYS OF THE DATE OF THIS NOTICE, A HEARING WILL BE SCHEDULED AND ANNOUNCED IN FAW.
THE PERSON TO BE CONTACTED REGARDING THE PROPOSED RULE IS: Linda Welch, Administrative Assistant, Suwannee River Water Management District, 9225 C.R. 49, Live Oak, Florida 32060, (386)362-1001 or (800)226-1066 (FL only)

THE FULL TEXT OF THE PROPOSED RULE IS:

40B-400.091 Publications and Agreements Incorporated by Reference.

The Governing Board hereby adopts by reference:

(1) “Environmental Resource Permit Applicant’s Handbook – May 2002.”

(2)  Operating Agreement Concerning Regulation Under Part IV, Chapter 373, F.S., Between Suwannee River Water Management District and Department of Environmental Protection, effective July 1, 2007.

PROPOSED EFFECTIVE DATE July 1, 2007.

Specific Authority: 373.044, 373.046(4), 373.113, 373.118, 373.171, 373.415, 373.421(2), 373.461(3) FS. Law Implemented:  373.046, 373.118, 373.413, 373.4135, 373.415, 373.416, 373.421(2)-(6), 373.426, 373.461(3) FS. History–New 10-3-95, Amended 12-3-98, 3-7-02, 5-15-02, 7-1-07.


NAME OF PERSON ORIGINATING PROPOSED RULE: Jon Dinges, Director, Resource Management, Suwannee River Water Management District, 9225 County Road 49, Live Oak, Florida 32060, (386)362-1001
NAME OF SUPERVISOR OR PERSON WHO APPROVED THE PROPOSED RULE: Governing Board of the Suwannee River Water Management District
DATE PROPOSED RULE APPROVED BY AGENCY HEAD: February 13, 2007
DATE NOTICE OF PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT PUBLISHED IN FAW: February 23, 2007